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Copilot
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Copilot is available in Syria with limited functionality, as of .
Microsoft's AI assistant for search, writing, creativity, and productivity tasks
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Activity Summary
Partially blocked in Syria. The service was reported blocked in mid-January 2026 and repeatedly verified since: the web version returns a regional block page while the mobile app loads but shows a conversations limited notice. Community volunteers have contacted Microsoft's compliance teams repeatedly from February 2026 through July 2026, each opening an automated case, and the team sent an official outreach in March 2026. No resolution has followed.
Contacted Company
Official outreach email sent from corporateaffairs@unblocksyria.com to eccn@microsoft.com. Copilot was explicitly named alongside LinkedIn as a Microsoft product with Syria restrictions requiring review. The email argued for a single corporate-level compliance review.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Copilot has limited access in Syria. Some features or regions may be restricted. Check this page for the latest status updates.
Many international services blocked access to Syria due to previous sanctions and compliance policies. Even as sanctions are being reviewed, some companies have not yet restored access. Unblock Syria tracks these services and advocates for change.
You can help by voting on this page to show demand, sharing it on social media, and contacting Copilot directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.